Tyler Koch

Koch, Tyler R. MADISON - Tyler R. Koch, age 20, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on March 20, 1986, in Madison, the son of Dan and Wendy (LaPoint) Koch. Tyler was a 2004 graduate from LaFollette High School, where he lettered in wrestling and football. He was a third year student at UW-Green Bay, where he was studying environmental science and biology. Tyler was an environmentalist and an animal lover. He was very passionate about his volunteer work at the NEW Zoo in Brown County. Tyler was a generous and loyal friend, had a huge heart and an infectious smile. He is survived by his parents, Dan and Wendy of Madison; a brother, Brent; paternal grandparents, Donald and Marcella Koch of Madison; maternal grandparents, Robert and Diane LaPoint of Watertown; aunts and uncles, Anne (Jim) Klug of Jefferson, Connie (Greg) Wagner of Woodbury, Minn., Robert (Anna) Koch of Phoenix, Ariz., and Duane (Janet) Koch of Lake Jackson, Texas; special friend, Amber Stevens of DePere; three cats, Beans, Madison and Milio; many cousins; and other relatives and friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006, with Monsignor Michael Hippee presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens, at a later date. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 22, 2006, and at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established at a later date. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com